Principal Advisor

Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) vision is to create a single integrated network accessible to everyone. We are delivery focused, united by our purpose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.
An opportunity to come onboard as a Principal Advisor role that provides support, expert advice, strategic direction and guidance relating to the provision of road operational systems used by the public, Traffic Management Centres, and by planning and asset management roles across TMR.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Flexible
Job ad reference QLD/552138/24
Closing date 28-Mar-2024
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Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 2 years
Contact person Adam Hughes
Contact details Phone: (07) 3338 4451
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The Applications Management team, Statewide Network Operations is responsible for the use of, and access to, a range of applications that help manage, control and respond to events on the road network across the state.
In your role as Principal Advisor some of your responsibilities will include:

• Project management and contribution to the development of strategies, processes and practices for the delivery of responsive high quality Intelligent Transport Services to support road operations and traveller information.
• Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement and consultation strategies to ensure applications, processes and practices are aligned with our vision of creating a single integrated network.
• Provide leadership to project teams and contribute to the management needs of direct reports.
• Research, analyse and provide expert advice and options on application architecture/s and supporting third party contracts and relationships.
• Prepare and present written reports, briefings, evaluations, submissions, correspondence and so on to senior management and key stakeholders on matters relating to technology systems and supporting third party contracts.
• Consult, liaise, negotiate and maintain effective relationships with other units within the department, other government agencies, local government, industry, the community, the private sector and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the strategic and business planning process.
• Lead, monitor and actively pursue the response to corporate governance items including Business Continuity Planning, Systems Roadmaps, ICT Risk and Audit responses for Operational Systems.

About you
To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in the provision of Intelligent Transport Services to support road network management and traffic and traveller information.
• Experience in contract and vendor management (desirably ICT related).
• High level application management (such as ITIL) and project management experience (such as PRINCE2 or other) with a proven track record of delivering timely and high quality outputs.
• Strong analytical and technical skills to foster continuous improvement in the efficiency of systems and technologies.
• Ability to encourage others to implement better approaches to address problems and opportunities; ability to lead the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills coupled with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions to a variety of audiences and to gain commitment from key stakeholders to support ideas or take action.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

So why join us?
We are committed to providing great jobs with training and career progression and the ability to work on interesting and innovative projects. You will be working for:

• an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems
• a department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community
• an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field

We can offer you benefits such as:

• work and life balance through a tailored and personal flexible work arrangement
• a 36.25-hour working week
• an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement that provides regular pay increases and other benefits
• generous superannuation of 12.75%
• paid parental leave for eligible employees and more.

This role is a 2-year temporary full-time opportunity. The location of the role is flexible, with options including Brisbane, Nerang, Toowoomba, Buderim, Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville or Cairns.
We'd love to hear from you!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/552138/24
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 March 2024
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